Iran Warns Crews of Tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait to Abandon Ship
The IRGC Navy says it will target tankers in Bahraini and Kuwaiti ports after US strikers on Iranian tankers
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EU Proposes Extending Bay of Biscay Fishing Closure to 2027
The European Commission has proposed extending the annual winter fishing closure in the Bay of Biscay into 2027 to reduce incidental catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans.Under the proposed regulation, vessels longer than eight metres would be required…
Adani Mundra Port Sets New Cargo Handling Records
Mundra Port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), achieved several operational milestones in August 2026, setting new industry benchmarks. The port recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo throughput of 18.60 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT).
Demurrage and Laytime, Explained
Demurrage is the cost of a ship waiting, and on a petroleum cargo it accumulates fast enough to erase a trade’s margin in a couple of days. It turns on one question that sounds simple and rarely is: when did the clock actually start? By MarineCraft Journal · 8 September 2026 · … Read more
Jan De Nul Completes Dredging and Beach Replenishment Project in Brazil
Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has completed dredging works to deepen the access channel at Brazil’s Port of Itapoá from 14 metres to 16 metres. Over nine months, the company’s dredger Galileo Galilei pumped approximately seven million cubic metres…
US Coast Guard Unit Concludes Joint Logistics Exercise in South Korea
US Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309 personnel have returned to Port Clinton, Ohio, following their participation in a bilateral logistics exercise alongside South Korean forces in Pohang.